Paint line operator vs machine operator

The differences between paint line operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $32,190 average annual salary of a paint line operator.

The top three skills for a paint line operator include quality standards, powder coat and visual inspections. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Paint line operator vs machine operator overview

	Paint Line Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$32,190	$32,874
Hourly rate	$15.48	$15.80
Growth rate	2%	-6%
Number of jobs	87,662	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	-

Paint line operator vs machine operator salary

Paint line operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paint Line Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$32,190	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between paint line operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a paint line operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Paint Line Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Paint line operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between paint line operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Paint Line Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.1% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between paint line operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Paint line operator example responsibilities.

Follow company guidelines and motivate to accomplish goals and help to troubleshoot to get projects done.
Prepare paperwork relate to each part run each day.
Operate multiple machines and run a paint line in a mill work environment.
Job relate materials: post-hole diggers, shovels of different dimensions and jack hammers, concrete and wrenches.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate equipment such as sanders, and hoists.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Paint line operator vs machine operator skills

Common paint line operator skills

Quality Standards, 14%
Powder Coat, 12%
Visual Inspections, 9%
Pallets, 9%
Color Changes, 7%
Production Process, 4%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%